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Avery Hixson

Avery Hixson, Reporter

Class of 2023

I like photography, playing lacrosse, and hanging out with my friends.

All content by Avery Hixson
Bridgette Moravec '24 makes a fast break down the midfield with the ball in her stick. Moravec gained possession after a hard defensive fight from the Warriors against Prosper.

GALLERY: Varsity Womens’ Lacrosse Competes in Tournament vs. Southlake and Prosper

March 4, 2021
Tripping up her defender, Megan Molloy '21 sprints down the field against Prosper. She gained possession from a ground ball fight with the player she was defending.

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March 4, 2021
With a deadly swing of her stick, Sarah Poppe '22 whips a shot into the goal. This shot was a penalty shot, caused by a shooting space call on the opposing defense.

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March 4, 2021
After the opposing team gains possession, Joy Yang '22, Sarah Poppe '22, and Bridgette Moravec '24 form a lethal triple team. This defensive move led to a recovery of the ball by Poppe.

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March 4, 2021
Sprinting towards the goal, Evan Shores '21 takes on two defenders. She successfully gets the ball into the goal.

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March 4, 2021
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March 4, 2021
After it gets knocked loose, Sasha Brown '23 fights to retrieve the ball from the opposing team. Brown then successfully steals it and makes a pass.

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March 4, 2021
Katie Forshay '23 races to get control of the ball after it was turned lose against Dripping Springs. The Warriors were able to notch a solid win against Vista Ridge in the early goings of district play.

[Photo] JV Girls' Soccer Defeats Vista Ridge 2-0

January 28, 2021
After a rough fight with Dripping Springs, Tayte Webster '23 makes a fast break down the field. The fast break leads to her first goal of the game.

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January 28, 2021
Kate Cooper '24 boxes out her defender to get the ball back into Westwood's control. After a short fight she snatches it back and continues the play.

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January 28, 2021
Tayte Webster '23 defends the player with the ball as she runs to attempt to score. She successfully stops the opposing attackers and Westwood regains control.

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January 28, 2021
With the ball soaring towards the sideline, Issabella Garcia '21 swiftly brings it back into her control. It was knocked out of her possession right before by her defender.

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January 28, 2021
Leah Wang '23 sprints to recover the ball from her opponents after briefly losing it. Despite being outnumbered, Wang stole it back.

[Photo] GALLERY: Varsity Girls' Soccer Defeats Dripping Springs

January 18, 2021
During the halftime show, Faye Merritt '23 leaps into the air. The Sundancers performed to Confident by Demi Lovato.

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January 18, 2021
After a long fight to score, Robbie Jeng '21 scores a touchdown. This was Jeng's second touchdown of the game.

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January 18, 2021
The Westwood Sundancers dance to the band's song of celebration. The song was played for Westwood's first touchdown of the game.

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January 18, 2021
Westwood calls a play just before the whistle. This led to an offensive run.

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January 18, 2021
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January 18, 2021
Tension on the court increases as Jessica Lu '21 prepares to serve the ball while Dana Kardonik '24 waits patiently at the net for her opponent's next swing.

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January 18, 2021
Rishika Vemulapali '22 prepares to serve the ball. This was in her doubles match with Alex Mepham '24.

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January 18, 2021
As the ball soars towards him, Nicolas Pesoli '21 winds up to send the ball across the net. This was one of his two winning matches of the day.

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January 18, 2021
With a strong toss-up, Aashish Dhanani '22 prepares to serve the ball. After trouncing Round Rock, the varsity team rode their hot streak to a dominant victory over Vandegrift.

[Photo] GALLERY: Varsity Tennis Squares Off vs. Vandegrift

September 26, 2020
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